The week of
August 6, 2019
PHENND Events/Activities
Your Constitution Day Event: Census 2020
PHENND
As you may know, institutions of higher education that receive federal funds ( everyone), are required to host some type of educational event in honor of Constitution Day, September 17th. We have a...
Other Local Events and Workshops
Open House Employment Event for Transportation at Temple – Aug 8
Temple University
OPEN HOUSE EMPLOYMENT EVENT Thursday, August 8, 2019, 9am-3pm IMMEDIATE JOB OPENINGS: • School Van Drivers (no CDL required): $11 per hour • School Van Attendants: $10 per hour • Dispatchers: $...
Game on Philly Task Force Convening, Sept. 18
Philadelphia Youth Sports Collaborative
Date and Time: Wednesday, September 18, 2019, 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM Location: Friends Center, 1501 Cherry Street, Philadelphia, PA 19102 One year ago we published Game On Philly!, the report of the...
BuildaBridge Institute: Arts in Healing Course & Conscious Drumming Skills and Workshop, Aug. 22-24
BuildaBridge
Please join BuildaBridge for a 2-part course in Arts in Healing & a 3-part skills workshop in Conscious Drumming from August 22-24, 2019. About Arts & Healing: This course explores the...
PHEAA K-12 School Counselor Financial Aid Workshops
Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA)
Greetings from the PA School Services division of PHEAA! We are inviting you to attend our annual Financial Aid Workshop conducted by the Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA) and...
PCPR College Access and Success Forum: Continuing the Courageous Conversations, Aug. 22
Philadelphia College Prep Roundtable
Date and Time: August 22, 2019, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM Location: Saint Joseph’s University, Mandeville Hall (Haub School of Business) The Day Sessions will include: “For Emerging Professionals”...
New Resources
Toolkit for Your Next Discussion on Conflict and Peacebuilding
Pulitzer Center for Education
Conflict takes place everywhere around the world. How can journalists cover its many facets responsibly? Whose stories do we see, and whose do we miss? Where can we find vital stories of...
New Article: States Lead the Way on Community School Innovation
Brown Center Chalkboard
Policymakers and leaders at multiple levels have been paying increased attention to community schools—schools that engage families and community organizations to provide well-rounded support to...
The Promise of Adolescence: Realizing Opportunity for All Youth
National Academies of Science Engineering and Medicine
The National Academies of Science, Engineering and Medicine (the Academies) today released its latest report, The Promise of Adolescence: Realizing Opportunity for All Youth, containing comprehensive...
Policy Hub Bulletin
Economy League of Greater Philadelphia
Economy League Introduces the Policy Hub Bulletin The Economy League has recently launched Policy Hub, an online newsletter that provides an original policy brief on a biweekly basis, to provide...
New report on job concentration in cities and regions
Brookings Institution
Where jobs are concentrating and why it matters to cities and regions Chad Shearer, Jennifer S. Vey, and Joanne Kim June 18, 2019 The relationship between place and economy is constantly evolving,...
Strengthening Data-Use Practices to Promote Student Success and Equity
Institute for Higher Education Policy (IHEP)
IHEP Report Recommends Strengthening Data-Use Practices A new report from the Institute for Higher Education Policy and Education Counsel emphasizes the importance of disaggregating data to promote...
Building a System to Provide Sports-Based Youth Development for All of Philadelphia’s Children
Philadelphia Youth Sports Collaborative
There are a lot of good signs in Philadelphia today—population is increasing, the economy is strong, and our sports teams are winning. But we all know that over the long-term, Philadelphia’s...
Updated: Recommendations to Increase Opportunity and Decrease Poverty in America
Opportunity Youth United
These Recommendations cover expansion of pathways out of poverty for Opportunity Youth plus detailed system changes for education, upward mobility, criminal justice, community development, and family...
SNHU Degree Program powered by JEVS
JEVS Human Services
Please share! Pre-recorded information session about the degree program from SNHU + JEVS that will help people achieve educational goals with a flexible, affordable, supported online degree program....
Partnerships Classifieds
Clarifi Looking for Financial Coach Volunteers – September 2019 Training
Clarifi
Do you have a spirit for helping people? When you volunteer as a coach with Clarifi, you will make a real impact in your community and motivate individuals to achieve financial stability. Our clients...
Dream Academy: Volunteer Mentor Opportunities
U.S. Dream Academy
Dream Academy Learning Mentor Program The Dream Academy is an after-school program that aims to break the cycle of incarceration by giving children the skills and vision necessary to lead...
Volunteers Needed for the Adult Learning Program at Temple University
Temple University
Volunteer Tutors needed Temple University’s CCP/WELL’s adult basic education program provides a full range of instructional services that prepare Pennsylvanians looking to develop the basic...
Volunteer Opportunity: Taylor Wildlife Preserve
Taylor Wildlife Preserve
Taylor Wildlife Preserve, located on 85 acres along the Delaware River in Cinnaminson, NJ (only 30 minutes from Center City, Philadelphia) is looking for some student volunteers who might be...
Call for Co-Chair: Tracking and Monitoring Community Engagement – Aug 12
Indiana Campus Compact
Call for Co-Chair for 2020 Community of Practice – Tracking and Monitoring Community Engagement: and the COMMUNITY OF PRACTICE LEADERSHIP Co-Chair: H. Anne Weiss, Director of Assessment,...
National Conferences & Calls for Proposal
Racing Toward Postsecondary Success – Sep 16-18
National College Access Network
The 2019 NCAN conference, Racing Toward Postsecondary Success, will take place September 16-18. We’re offering over 100 sessions with opportunities for professional development and...
Grant Opportunities
Immigrant Integration Research – Nov 26
Russell Sage Foundation
Russell Sage Foundation Invites LOIs for Immigrant Integration Research One of the oldest American foundations, the Russell Sage Foundation was established by Margaret Olivia Sage in 1907 for...
Internet Freedom Fund – Sep 1
Open Technology Fund
Open Technology Fund Invites Applications for Internet Freedom An initiative of the Open Technology Fund, the Internet Freedom Fund strives to build the capacity of individuals, organizations, and...
Expanding Effective School Practices – Sep 13
Chan Zuckerberg Initiative
Chan Zuckerberg Initiative Announces $5 Million Funding Opportunity for Expanding Effective School Practices The Chan Zuckerberg Initiative (CZI) is inviting teams of schools, support organizations,...
NFL Foundation/LISC Provide $3 Million to Build or Refurbish Football Fields, Application Q & A, Aug. 9
LISC Philadelphia
On Friday, August 9, 2019 3:00 join us for an informative WEBex as we answer questions about our NFL Grassroots Program Request for Proposals. The NFL Foundation’s Grassroots Program provides...
New Opportunity: AmeriCorps VISTA Campus Recruitment, Applications Due Aug. 26
AmeriCorps VISTA
Calling all two- and four-year colleges and universities! AmeriCorps VISTA is excited to announce a new opportunity to promote AmeriCorps service on college and university campuses around the...
Job Opportunities/AmeriCorps Opportunities
El Centro: Certified Math Teacher, Full-time
El Centro High School
El Centro High School is seeking advisors (we call our teachers, advisors) who are eager to work in a progressive, student-centered, project-based high school. Specifically, El Centro is looking...
SquashSmarts: Director of Middle School Academics
SquashSmarts
SquashSmarts is an award winning out-of-school-time urban youth enrichment program utilizing the sport of squash and academic tutoring. Founded in 2001, SquashSmarts provides high quality, high...
SquashSmarts: Director of Development & Events
SquashSmarts
SquashSmarts is an award winning out-of-school-time urban youth enrichment program utilizing the sport of squash and academic tutoring. Founded in 2001, SquashSmarts provides high quality, high...
Career and Technical Education Teacher, Biotechnology
School District of Philadelphia
Job Summary Provide a career and technical education instructional program in which students will acquire and apply technical knowledge and skills such that they will be prepared to excel in an...
Post-Secondary Success Coach at JEVS Human Services
JEVS Human Services
JEVS is hiring another coach for our College for America program. The Postsecondary Success Coach provides resources and tools to navigate the postsecondary process and develops individualized...
Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia: Transit Coalition Organizer
Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia
A coalition of Philadelphia-based organizations is forming to advocate for transit improvements that benefit all Philadelphians and better connect our thriving city. The Coalition believes transit is...
Career and Technical Education Teacher, Biotechnology
School District of Philadelphia
Department: Career and Technical Education Reports To: School Principal Resumes/cover letters/inquiries may be directed to Najwa Smith at nsmith3@ Job Summary Provide a career and technical...
Director of Development, ArtWell
ArtWell
ArtWell, an award-winning youth arts organization, is seeking a dynamic Development Director to join their inspiring high-performing team. Over the past 20 years, ArtWell has worked with over 400...
Miscellaneous
Webinar: Evaluating Collaboration From the Ground Up
Visible Network Labs
August 14 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am Mountain Time Starting an evaluation of a coalition, network or other inter-organizational partnership isn’t easy. Join Leah Perkinson of Evergreen Consulting...
Webinar: Grant Evaluation – How to Successfully Include Evaluation in Smaller Grants, Aug. 7 or 14
CharityHowTo
You’ll learn from this Live Webinar: How to approach the evaluation portion of application narratives consistently in grant applications How to start evaluation narratives by knowing what you...
Webinar: How to Run an Amazing Giving Tuesday Campaign – A Step-by-Step Guide with Calendar!, Aug. 8 or 15
CharityHowTo
You’ll learn from this Live Webinar: How to create your own Giving Tuesday Campaign Calendar How to recruit your Giving Tuesday Committee How to motivate your Committee members to fundraise for...
Sunrise Fall After School Applications are Available Now!
Sunrise of Philadelphia
Sunrise After School is Back! All applications will be accepted August 1st, 2019, but applications for new sunrise students will not be processed until August 12th, 2019. Check out of website for...
College Success Network
Strengthening Data-Use Practices to Promote Student Success and Equity
Institute for Higher Education Policy (IHEP)
IHEP Report Recommends Strengthening Data-Use Practices A new report from the Institute for Higher Education Policy and Education Counsel emphasizes the importance of disaggregating data to promote...
Report: Moving Beyond Access — College Success for Low-Income, First-Generation Students
The Pell Institute for the Study of Opportunity in Education
Dr. Jennifer Engle, Assistant Director for Higher Education, Ed Trust, and former Senior Research Analyst, Pell Institute in collaboration with Dr. Vincent Tinto, Pell Institute Senior Scholar and...
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